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Leiden Tour with Live guide and Visit to Rembrandt's First Studio

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The famous Koornbrug (Corn bridge) next to the City hall-Leiden.
The old Mors entrance (Moorspoort) to Leiden.
The Burucht (fortification ) of Leiden.
Windmill Museum the Molen near to the Central station
St Pieters church in Leiden which is the reason Leiden is called the cities of the keys.
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On average, this is booked 25 (0) days in advance.
70 to 90 minutes (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

After Amsterdam, Leiden is considered as the second most important city in the Netherlands with regards to waterways and canals. This is the best selling Leiden walking excursion with a live guide in the Netherlands to be found in Cool Shore Excursions or Cool Shore Excursions or Get your Guide.
This tour also includes Entry to the Rembrandt's first art Studio.

EXTRA OPTIONS
* You can visit the Dutch Tulip fields by Cycling in Combination with Leiden for just Eur 50 per preson extra (March-May every year).
* You can add a 2 hour Beer Tasting or a delicous High Tea at a hotel at the end for just Eur 59 per person extra
*You also can extend this trip for a 6 hour "City til Beach tour" for just Eur 79 per person extra. We start in the Leiden city center and end at the beach of the Leiden in Noordwijk.
* You can also combine Leiden with the medieval cities of Delft or The Hague - for just Eur 99 per person extra

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What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Entrance to Young Rembrandt's Art Studio
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Visiting inside Stadsgehoorzaal and City Hall (only possible with prior appointments)
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Meeting and Pickup

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Our usual pick up location is in front of the Starbucks coffee shop at the front side of the Leiden central station. If any case , you are staying in a hotel within a 1 km zone from the Leiden central station, we are very happy to pick you up as well.

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Stationsplein 3
2312 AJ Leiden, Netherlands

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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Morspoort

We will be visiting the Morspoort (Mors entrance) as one of the first attractions in the city. This is one of the old city entrances in Leiden out of the remaining 2 gates. This city gate was built in wood around 1611. The stone gate was built in 1669 after a design by W. van der Helm. The gate itself was built in an old-fashioned style for that time, the Dutch Renaissance time.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Molen de Put

This is one of the many windmills in the city of Leiden. We visit this windmill de Put from outside because of its close proximity to our route. The original windmill was built here in the year 1619 and after a fire in 1640 it was rebuilt to continue in its function till the 1800s. The Molen de put was predominantly used for grinding corn. In 1817 it was demolished and rebuilt again as a standard windmill in 1987 by the windmill association.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Rembrandtplaats

The famous artist in the Dutch renaissance period, Rembrandt, lived and was brought up in Leiden before he moved to Amsterdam. Therefore we visit the adjacent Rembrandts place. There is an artwork of Rembrandt in this small square. The artwork is inspired by the self-portrait of Rembrandt in his Leiden studio from 1629. The young Rembrandt looks at the easel with a bronze relief of a self-portrait on it. Close to this self portrait there is another Rembrandt portrait made in ceramic as well.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Beestenmarkt

The Beestenmarkt (animal square) is our next stop. This is the square in the Leiden city, where the animals such as sheep, horses and cows are sold off to and brought from traders. As per now, it is a square with a beautiful water fountain where children love to play. No animals are being sold in modern times.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Stadsgehoorzaal

On the way to the city hall, we visit the Stadsgehoorzaal (one of the concert halls in the city) from outside. The Stadsgehoorzaal is a concert hall on Breestraat in the Dutch city of Leiden. In addition to the Big hall, the building includes a chamber music hall, the Aal market hall, and a historic hall. Also many weddings and parties are taking place in this stadsgehoorzaal of Leiden. During this trip, we view the Stadsgehoorzaal from outside. If the Stadsgehoorzaal is open you can take a look inside. Only the reception can be visited.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Pieterskerk Leiden

St Pieters church is the main and the most famous church in the city of Leiden. This church was built originally as a chapel in the year 1121. Later after many restorations and editions, it became the principle church in Leiden. During our city tour, we visit the church from outside. Most of the days , the church is open from 11 am-6 pm. The church visit is to be paid with Eur 5 optionally. We are visiting the church during this time from outside and monuments around it. We will explain you more about the history and the current activities of the St Pieters church during our tour from outside.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

het Stadhuis van Leiden uit 1596

The Stadhuis (city hall) of Leiden is a classical building dating from the year 1596. On the way to the Hooglandse church from the St Pieters church, we will visit this old city hall of Leiden from outside. Visting inside can only be done. The city hall of Leiden was used as a meeting place and just as the Stadsgehoorzaal, as a wedding location. Currently the city hall is going through renovation (as at may 2023) and the temporary city hall is next to the central station.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Hooglandse Kerk

The Hooglandse church is one of the tallest churches in Leiden and is about 71 m. The Hooglandse Kerk is a Gothic church building in the Dutch city of Leiden. Because the nave and tower are lower than the choir and transept, the church has a very characteristic silhouette. Moreover is this church used by the Protestant Church in the Netherlands for Sunday services. We visit this Hooglandse church from outside and if the church is open you can take a look inside.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Burcht van Leiden

The fortification (de Burucht) of Leiden is the last attractions we visit during our city tour in Leiden. This is a circular monument which is dating from 12th century. This fortification was used to spot the enemies who are arriving for warfare. Note that the Burucht is a sort hill above the ground level where you could see the whole city of Leiden and the surroundings at once. We climb the Burucht (not suitable for wheelchair travelers or with baby prams) and admire the beautiful city of Leiden from the top.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Haarlemmerstraat

Haarlemerstraat is also called the shopping street in Leiden. On our way back to the central station from the Burucht, we pass the Breestraat. We can see different shops of various world class brands and also local souvenir brands. It is your choice to go with us back to the central station or stop here and stay a bit more in the charming Haarlemerstraat.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Leiden Tour with Live guide and Visit to Rembrandt’s First Studio?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Leiden Tour with Live guide and Visit to Rembrandt’s First Studio?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Bottled water.
  • Entrance to Young Rembrandt's Art Studio.
  • All Fees and Taxes.
The following is NOT included:
  • Visiting inside Stadsgehoorzaal and City Hall (only possible with prior appointments).
Apr 2025
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Leiden Tour with Live guide and Visit to Rembrandt's First Studio is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Leiden Tour with Live guide and Visit to Rembrandt’s First Studio will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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What's Included

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  • Bottled water
  • Entrance to Young Rembrandt's Art Studio
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Visiting inside Stadsgehoorzaal and City Hall (only possible with prior appointments)

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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